Building on the success of the landmark Atlas of Electromyography, this new text is divided into sections based on the major peripheral nerves. It contains detailed illustrations of each nerve along with a discussion of its anatomy, followed by a thorough outline of the clinical conditions and entrapment syndromes that affect the nerve, including a list of the etiologies, clinical features, and electrodiagnostic strategies used for each syndrome. Routine and special motor and sensory nerve
conduction studies are shown in an anatomical illustration. In addition, each muscle supplied by the peripheral nerve is illustrated showing the root, plexus, and peripheral nerve supply to the muscle and is accompanied by a corresponding human photograph. Written text provides information about the nerve conduction studies, muscle origin, tendon insertion, voluntary activation maneuver, and the site of optimum needle insertion, which is identified in the figures by a black dot or a needle electrode.

Atlas of Nerve Conduction Studies and Electromyography is the perfect anatomical guide for neurologists, specialists in physical medicine and rehabilitation, and electrodiagnostic medicine consultants, while also providing support for individuals in residency training programs,
critical care medicine, neurological surgery, and family practice.

Atlas of Nerve Conduction Studies and Electromyography

A. Arturo Leis and Michael P. Schenk

Reviews and Awards

Review from the first edition:
"The written text with drawings and photographs for each muscle described is beautifully organized in one book page, a fact that enables a quick search of the book... This is an excellent book, classic and up to date at the same time, very easy to read with simple (but not simplified) 'take home' messages...[this] is a wonderful meeting point of three academic generations." - European Journal of Paediatric Neurology

Review from the first edition:
"All of the plexuses and peripheral nerves in the upper and lower extremities, which are commonly evaluated clinically and by EMG, have excellent diagrams and descriptions. The brief comments and clinical features, with references, add to the value of the atlas... The greatest value of this atlas is the diagrams of the root innervation of the specific muscle to be examined. These diagrams are especially important in the evaluation and diagnosis of patients with possible root-plexus syndromes. This atlas is recommended especially for the beginning resident physician or fellow in neuromuscular disease. However, it must be combined with a more complete text of neuromuscular disease and electromyography. The atlas is a worthwhile addition to the library in the EMG laboratory." - Annals of
Neurology

"There is no question that Leis and Schenk's Atlas of Nerve Conduction Studies and Electromyography makes a valuable contribution to any electromyographer's library. There are numerous excellent textbooks of electromyography available but this one fills an important niche in that it provides the salient information for the trainee, novice and expert. This text condenses the theory and practical information regarding nerve conduction studies and electromyography in an easy to read format the illustrations are clear, concise and allow the reader to visualize the information that is described very well in the accompanying text... This textbook provides an excellent synthesis of anatomy, physiology, clinical applications and electromyoneurographic techniques. The authors
should be commended for condensing all of this important information into a straightforward and easy to read atlas."
-- Daniel L. Menkes, MD, Department of Neurology, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT

"Drs. Leis and Schenk have produced a superb atlas in the field of electrodiagnostic medicine...The book is full of gems in terms of both practical and valuable information for the clinical neurophysiologist. For a practical guide, the book is concise, yet full of details. The clinical descriptions of various diseases affecting nerve or muscle, in particular those of the entrapment syndromes, are brief yet clear. It soon becomes obvious that the authors are true experts in their field, who like to share their long-lasting expertise with other practicing colleagues in the field of electrodiagnostic medicine. Like its predecessor, the Atlas of Electromyography, this new Atlas of Nerve Conduction Studies and Electromyography will be indispensable on the bookshelf of every
practicing electromyographer, be it a novice or an advanced practitioner." -- Markus Kofler, MD, Senior Neurologist, Head of Clinical Neurophysiology, Department of Neurology, Hochzirl Hospital, Zirl, Austria

"The practice of clinical electromyography remains the most important diagnostic tool for evaluation of patients with neuromuscular and musculoskeletal disorders. In the day-to-day EMG practice, even the experienced electromyographer needs to regularly review peripheral nerve and muscle anatomy. The Atlas of Nerve Conduction Studies and Electromyography by Leis and Schenk provides an excellent reference for the EMG laboratory. In addition to providing excellent illustrations of peripheral nerve and muscle anatomy, clinical disorders are discussed under the heading of each peripheral nerve. This provides a concise review of common clinical disorders of the peripheral nervous system as well as the necessary illustrations for guiding needle placement. The book can serve as a
complete EMG textbook for the beginner and a great EMG reference atlas for the experienced electromyographer." -- Mark Ross, MD, FAAN, Professor of Neurology, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Scottsdale, AZ

"This is a practical and valuable resource that is a must for every electrodiagnostic medicine laboratory and for anyone learning or performing clinical electromyography. It is one of those unique books that is chock full of practical and easily accessible information that will be used ever day in clinical practice." -- Doody's

"As a current fellow in neurophysiology, I found this book to be very helpful as a day-to-day reference in the EMG laboratory and also as a good overview of EMG and NCS. I would recommend it to general physicians who want to refresh their peripheral neuroanatomy skills, neurology residents and other trainees who are looking to learn more about EMG, and seasoned electromyographers who need an informative desk reference." --Jennie Savage, MD, Muscle and Nerve